How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in North Dakota?
$52,460a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in North Dakota. That is $25.22 an hour or $4,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.22
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,580Median: $52,460Highest 10%: $62,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,580 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| Median | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| 75th | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $62,870 | $30.23 |
Cities in North Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $54,230 |
| Bismarck, ND | $51,130 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $50,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 30. West Virginia | $52,890 |
| 31. Maine | $52,730 |
| 32. Texas | $52,670 |
| 33. North Dakota | $52,460 |
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in North Dakota?
The median hourly pay in North Dakota is $25.22 ($52,460 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in North Dakota than the national average?
No: $52,460 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Dakota rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
North Dakota ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in North Dakota pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $54,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.